Sony semiconductor solutions corporation (20240321917). IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract

IMAGING DEVICE

Organization Name

sony semiconductor solutions corporation

Inventor(s)

KAITO Yokochi of KANAGAWA (JP)

IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240321917 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE

The imaging device described in the patent application consists of multiple components including filters, photoelectric conversion sections, and mediums with varying refractive indices.

• The first filter has a high refractive index for entering light, while the second filter has a lower refractive index and is adjacent to the first filter.
• Both filters are followed by photoelectric conversion sections that convert the transmitted light into electrical signals.
• A first medium with a third refractive index is placed on the opposite side of the first photoelectric conversion section, while a second medium with a higher fourth refractive index is placed on the opposite side of the second photoelectric conversion section.

Potential Applications: - Medical imaging devices - Surveillance cameras - Scientific research equipment

Problems Solved: - Improved image quality - Enhanced light transmission efficiency

Benefits: - Higher resolution images - Reduced noise in captured images

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various industries such as healthcare, security, and research for advanced imaging purposes.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the refractive index of the mediums affect the performance of the imaging device? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world applications?

Original Abstract Submitted

an imaging device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first filter having a first refractive index for entering light, a first photoelectric conversion section that performs photoelectric conversion on light transmitted through the first filter, a second filter that has a second refractive index lower than the first refractive index for entering light and is adjacent to the first filter, a second photoelectric conversion section that performs photoelectric conversion on light transmitted through the second filter, a first medium that is provided on an opposite side of the first photoelectric conversion section as viewed from the first filter and has a third refractive index for entering light, and a second medium that is provided on an opposite side of the second photoelectric conversion section as viewed from the second filter and has a fourth refractive index higher than the third refractive index for entering light.